Opeyemi Quadri 
Clearing and forwarding companies can’t be neglected in the supply chain of goods across the border. As such exporters and importers can’t do without them. They play a critical role in the shipping industry. In Nigeria for instance, a clearing and forwarding company or agent must be registered by the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA). In … Read more
On June 23, 2015, less than a month after Muhammadu Buhari took an oath of office as Nigeria’s president, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) blocked some items from accessing foreign exchange at the official market. And on May 06, 2021, the CBN insisted that it would continue to block the importation of maize into … Read more
Export prohibition items are products and goods that are legally banned from being transported outside the country of jurisdiction. In international trade, a supplier or seller must be guided by trade and export laws in their country of residence and the destination country of goods. In Nigeria for instance, some goods are banned from being … Read more
In international trade, some items cannot be imported from the producing country to another, Nigeria is no exception. There are some goods that are on the list of the Nigeria Customs Service, a security agency of the government that monitors the movement of goods into and out of the country, which is popularly called contraband. … Read more
Logistics is key to a successful export business that’s why it’s very important to understand the delivery process. You may have great orders from prospective buyers coming in every week from around the world, a poor delivery could hinder your effort. In the exporting process, you must understand the roles of the major players for the … Read more
There are in the export of products and goods from Nigeria, the way it is other countries, to another country. One, the exported products must not be on the prohibited list; 2) they must comply with international standards; 3) they must also comply with the specifications of the buyer. Having meant all the conditions above, … Read more
In 2019, ginger export brought in $10.4million for Nigeria. In this guide, we’ll show you at least 30 countries where you can find international buyers for ginger which is also known as chita in the North. Apart from its medicinal use, ginger is used for spices and the demand for it in the international continues … Read more
There are speculations that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) might pounce on foreign currencies in domiciliary accounts and convert such to naira in order to stabilise the foreign market. The rumour first surfaced on social media that the apex would be converting to naira domiciliary account holdings How True Is This Report? The same … Read more
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has vowed to revoke for a year the foreign exchange operating licence of any bank that engage FX malpractices The apex stated this in a circular entitled, “Observance of due diligence in the processing of foreign exchange transactions” which was signed by its Director of Trade and Exchanges Dr. … Read more
An export certificate is a licence that is issued by the government which gives an individual or a company the permission and authority to partake in the export of raw or finished products from a country to another. In Nigeria, for instance, non-oil product licences are issued by Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) after an … Read more
Nirsal Micro Finance Bank has launched a non-interest banking window for Targeted Credit Facility and the Agric Small Medium Enterprise Scheme (AGSMEIS). With the latest announcement, NMFB joins the list of four other banks in Nigeria that offers non-interest banking products, Jaiz bank is the first financial institution in Nigeria to start the Islamic principle … Read more
The term startup refers to a business in its early stage of operation which is usually owned and managed by one man or partners Because they start with limited resources, the early-stage decision and management can make or mar the success of the business In today’s digital age, where businesses are basically done online, entrepreneurs … Read more
The poultry farming business is one of the capital-intensive businesses. It requires proper planning and management Poor management could lead to a loss running into millions or billions of naira. No wonder, a new poultry farming entrant learns from existing farmers for avoidable mistakes. Poultry farming includes the rearing of domesticated birds like ducks, chickens, … Read more
According to the Company and Allied Matters 2020, a partnership business is a business that is formed between two to 20 people in which they agree legally to set up and manage a business outfit with the sole aim of making a profit. In this case, the business is formed by partners who legally agree to … Read more
Do you know you can use Google My Business to sell more of your products online? The good news: It is one of the free online tools for small business owners. Takeaways Understanding Google My Business It is one of the free business tools designed by Google to enable companies and individuals to make their products and services … Read more